Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education